WL//WH Album Review Sunset Wrecks
Four years after their last opus “Trickles into Gravity’s Maw” LP (2020), Sunset Wrecks return with another new adventurous album, the “Fade Relic” LP (October 4), delving again into complex soundscapes and carrying along their noisy phantasmagoria.
Sunset Wrecks is a collaboration between Jarek Leskiewicz (Naked On My Own, Blurred City Lights, etc) & Martin Anderson (Dopedrone), who, when they find themselves on the same track (this happens, but not very often) and get their universes together, create impressive records that innovate the terms “experimental” and “noisy”…music. If someone tells me that what they’re doing is simply an endless jam session between them, centered around a few basic elements, then I might just throw my stereo off the balcony and move to another dimension. But then again, anything is possible, right?
Everything in their orbit comprises shoegaze, experimental, doom, electronic, psychedelic, noise rock, and space rock, all delivered with incredible ease and immediacy. Many moments in their songs lead me to believe that these innovations will be adopted by other artists in their future albums, as this path is often forged by artists with a vision. I don’t want to name any names, but I’m sure everyone will understand what I mean when they listen to any album from Sunset Wrecks.
The ease with which they adjust their trajectory is impressive. Moreover, their approach reveals two talented visionaries who truly own the music. Take a moment to observe the contributions of each member of the group…
Martin Anderson – guitar, bass, baritone, keys, synth, modular, sitar, drums, vocals.
Jarek Leskiewicz – guitar, bass, synths, baritone, fx, programming, vocals.
Written by Jarek Leskiewicz & Martin Anderson
Mixed by Martin Anderson & Jarek Leskiewicz in Oslopole.
Even in extreme phenomena and borderline dark situations (“Remnant”, “Welter”), these two have a significant advantage: they know when and where to stop. They understand when a track has nothing more to convey, and they close chapters with maturity and composure. Their vivid musical descriptions are unforgettable (“The Bog”, “Reap What You Sow”, “Never There”), and all their experiments have a clear definition; they never get lost and they do not multiply in any case. However, in some instances, the music they create can inspire them and lead them to become engrossed in their composition and performance. Nevertheless, they always remain present, and fully engaged in the moment.
Sunset Wrecks’ albums always offer a unique experience, engaging each listener differently in the adventure. It’s not challenging music for a tough audience, but it certainly demands the listeners’ attention. There are countless elements right before you, yet collectively, the outside world must remain outside. To truly engage with the music, you need about an hour of isolation to immerse yourself in the experience. As we conclude this article, I want to share something else too… consider the band’s name and think about the album’s title as well… these elements will serve as your gateway to a deeper understanding of the “Fade Relic” LP by Sunset Wrecks. Here we go!!!
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Written by Loud Cities’ Mike
